SSC Quantitative Aptitude Mensuration Question Bank Mensuration-II (II)

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    The radii of two solid iron spheres are 1 cm and 6 cm respectively. A hollow sphere is made by melting the two spheres. If the external radius of the hollow sphere is 9 cm, then its thickness (in cm) is [SSCCGL Tier II. 2015]

    A) 1

    B) 2

    C) 0.5

    D) 1.5

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Let, the radius of hollow shpere = r cm. Then, according to the questions, \[\frac{4}{3}\pi ({{9}^{3}}-{{r}^{3}})=\frac{4}{3}\pi \,{{(1)}^{3}}+\frac{4}{3}\pi \,{{(6)}^{3}}\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[{{9}^{3}}-{{r}^{3}}=1+{{6}^{3}}\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[{{r}^{3}}={{9}^{3}}-{{6}^{3}}-1\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[{{r}^{3}}=729-216-1\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[513-1\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[{{r}^{3}}=512\]\[\therefore \]\[r=8\,cm\] Then, required thickness of sphere \[=9-8=1\,cm\]


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